DL16 6EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6EU

DL16 6EU, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 6EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6EU, encompassing approximately 2420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DL16 6EU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 7
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

DL16 6EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.98180.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Burglary12.070.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.1316.67%
Public order22.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-81.82%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.18128.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.61120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.54-14.29%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.890.00%
Public order52.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.30250.00%
Other theft12.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.50-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.7233.33%
Other crime31.65200.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-77.78%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5783.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.54350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-75.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.3066.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.07-79.17%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.910.00%
Public order45.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 202416
April 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
September 202324

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
September 202314

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 6EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Woodlands
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Tudhoe Moor
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fenwick Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Spinney
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Half Moon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Haif Moon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1